The next phase of work to address the impact of the Hemlock Looper Moth on Stanley Park’s trees will begin this month. As part of this effort, the Seawall will be closed from Third Beach to Prospect Point from November 4 to December 6, 2024, to allow for the safe removal of dead trees.

Seawall Closure Third Beach to Prospect Point

A helicopter will be deployed periodically between November 14 and December 7 to safely remove and transport the felled wood from the cliffs above the seawall. The helicopter will be in use during daylight hours between 8am and 5pm, in accordance with the City’s noise control by-law.

As our long-beloved, and well-worn, Mark I SkyTrains reach retirement, TransLink has a question: What should they do with the old SkyTrain cars? They are currently seeking innovative ideas and proposals from organizations who would like to make use of some of the roughly 150 retiring cars, the first vehicles in the SkyTrain fleet which first hit the track in 1985.

What Will TransLink Do With Old SkyTrain Cars?

Since they were introduced during Expo 86, the Mark I SkyTrain cars have served millions of transit riders for nearly 40 years and have become an iconic symbol of Metro Vancouver. Relocation of the original fleet presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the region’s transit history.

As we welcome November, we’ve curated a list of seasonal culinary favourites, along with notable limited edition menus in Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver Eats feature this month also includes some Eras Tour experiences that you should reserve now. Here’s your restaurant news for all culinary enthusiasts, and those who love to savour the latest hot spot in town:

Themed Events | Pop-Ups | Menu Updates

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Eras Tour Events & Seasonal Specials

Vancouver Croissant Crawl

• When: November 1st – 21st
• Where: Vancouver Metro Area – including vendors in Burnaby, Richmond and Surrey for the first time
• Details: Returning for the 3rd year, The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is a self-guided tour of limited edition croissant flavours and creations at 35 participating vendors around Metro Vancouver November 1 – 21. Croissant lovers are invited to choose their favourite option and walk, bike or drive with friends from one bakery to the next to sample multiple special croissant offerings. Walk-in quantities are limited, and pre-orders are highly encouraged (available at most vendors) to avoid disappointment. Gluten free and plant based options are available starting this year! Learn more.

IndieFest is celebrating its 5th year of spotlighting local creatives, amplifying the voices of IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, and pushing for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects. Presented by re:Naissance, this year’s theme, “Transformation and Transcendence,” invites audiences to engage with the world in new ways and encourages authentic personal growth.

You can enter to win tickets ↓

5th Annual IndieFest

• Dates: November 15–23, 2024
• Location: Various venues around Vancouver
• Tickets: Available online now ($19.99-$45)
  • Free admission is available to Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis peoples

Fan Expo Vancouver has unveiled its first round of guest announcements for the 2025 event, with more to come in the following weeks.

Fan Expo Vancouver Announces Guests

• Dates: February 21-23, 2025
• Location: Vancouver Convention Centre (West)
• Tickets: Tickets are on sale now, with advanced pricing available until February 6, 2025.
  • While VIP tickets are already sold out, options for Youth, Family, and Ultimate passes remain, and all tickets include full access to FXV, with workshops, panels, celebrity Q&As, a vast vendor hall, gaming zones, cosplay competitions, and more.